cover of episode CDC green lights some activities for fully vaccinated Americans; Prince Harry & Meghan interview airs in U.K. after 17M+ people watched in U.S.; White House event marking International women’s day;

CDC green lights some activities for fully vaccinated Americans; Prince Harry & Meghan interview airs in U.K. after 17M+ people watched in U.S.; White House event marking International women’s day;

2021/3/8
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There are now more Americans fully vaccinated than Americans who have ever been infected with COVID; New daily cases in the U.S. level off around 60,000; CDC recommends no travel even if you are fully vaccinated; CDC guidance: vaccinated Americans can gather without masks, distancing in some situations;

U.K. prime minister: no comment on Harry & Meghan interview, says he has “the highest admiration” for the queen; Prince Harry, Meghan: unnamed member of royal family worried about darkness of son’s skin; Oprah: Harry said the Queen & Phillip were not part of conversations about his son’s skin color; Meghan: life with royal family was isolating & lonely, reveals she contemplated suicide; White House applauds Meghan’s “courage” to publicly share struggles with mental health;

Harris & Biden speak marking international women’s day; Harris, Biden announce two female generals nominated for appointment positions as 4-star combatant commander; Biden to deliver first primetime address on Thursday; Biden on cusp of major legislative victory: $1.9 trillion relief plan;

NY Attorney General appoints lead investigators to look into sexual harassment claims against Gov. Cuomo;

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